Police officers are charged with the responsibility of keeping citizens safe. When officers’ behavior is unsafe, and they wrongfully harm an individual, they should be held accountable. Cline Injury Law deals with many types of police misconduct –we’ll help you pursue justice.
Improper, careless action by police officers can result in physical injuries, mental trauma, and financial burdens. In the state of California, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the San Diego police for your economic and non-economic damages.
Cline Injury Law’s civil rights attorneys have helped file police misconduct lawsuits involving:
Unreasonable violence during an arrest or investigation can be considered “excessive force.” This type of police brutality may result in serious physical injuries, mental trauma, or even death. Federal officers should be held accountable for such reckless endangerment.
It doesn’t matter how local police violated your rights – you’ll need to prove your case in the eyes of a judge. Our firm’s attorneys have the experience and knowledge to aggressively collect evidence and pursue a fair settlement.
Our police misconduct lawyers have helped victims obtain monetary settlements for:
Contact one of our civil rights lawyers immediately after your interaction with the police. Acting quickly gives us more time to collect evidence and present an impenetrable case in court.
Filing a claim against a law enforcement agency is complicated. Our police brutality lawyers will ensure the strength of your case by:
Schedule a free consultation with our legal team. Should you decide to retain our services, we’ll work on a contingency fee policy. That means you don’t pay us anything until we’ve successfully obtained a settlement for your claim. And in many cases the defendant/Police are required to pay all your attorneys’ fees and costs.
A civil rights lawyer acts as an advocate for individuals whose legal rights have been violated. Police misconduct lawyers are civil rights lawyers specializing in cases involving law enforcement.
Although you are not legally required to hire a lawyer, suing a law enforcement agency or officer is complicated. You’ll stand a better chance in court with an experienced legal team in your corner. The police officer will have an attorney on their side, and you should, too.
Typically, victim settlements come from insurance policies and city and county budgets. To learn more, share the specific details of your case with a local civil rights attorney.
In California, the deadline for filing a civil rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. §1983 is two years. This includes the deadline for seeking police misconduct lawsuit settlements. But, it is VERY important to contact a San Diego excessive force injury attorney as soon as possible. There is a 6 month statute of limitations for tort claims against a California Government entity.
Holding police accountable for inappropriate behavior is crucial to obtaining justice for your suffering. It also helps us make our communities safer and prevents future incidents from occurring. If you were victimized by police abuse, don’t hesitate to contact Cline Injury Law.